Wreaths Galore - Not Just For Christmas Anymore

Wreaths are most often thought to be aflowers are a good base for an Easter wreath.
Christmastime decoration. Around the holidays,Other choices might include Easter eggs, chocolate
many of us decorate our homes with evergreencandies or bunnies, and Easter ribbons.
wreaths with lights and red bows. ChristmasFourth of July:
wreaths are a traditional decoration that we're allIn the United States, July 4 is an important holiday
accustomed to. However, more and morewhen we all like to show our patriotic spirit. Try a
designers are using wreaths as a constantlystraw or grapevine wreath spray painted with
rotating seasonal decoration. Why limit yourself tored, white, or blue gloss paint as your base, and
only displaying wreaths during the month ofthen have fun from there! You can use
December? Wreaths can be a unique and versatilefirecrackers, streamers, and ribbons for
decoration for any season or holiday. Here aredecorations. And don't forget to include some
some fresh ideas on using wreaths as year-roundsmall flags to celebrate our independence.
decorations.Halloween:
New Year's:After Christmas, Halloween is the most
You can easily take your Christmas wreath into"decorated" holiday we celebrate in the United
New Year's Day by removing the red bows andStates. Welcome your trick-or-treaters with a
adding gold or silver ones with some streamers.festive Halloween wreath. Orange and black are
Other possible decorations include a Happy Newtraditional colors, and there are many materials
Years banner or hat and some small party hornsand items you can use to create your wreath.
or plastic champagne glasses.Decorations might include pumpkins, ghosts, black
Valentine's Day:cats, witches, spiders and wrapped candies.
Nothing says love like a pink or red heart shapedThanksgiving:
wreath. Consider using silk roses, fabric hearts orA wreath is a wonderful way to welcome guests
even wrapped candies. A stuffed animal like a pinkto your home for a Thanksgiving dinner. Consider
or red teddy bear, or small cupid also addsusing natural materials this time of year, as they
character. Top it off with a beautiful bow and youare so abundant. You may have to plan ahead
have a bright decoration for those cold winterand pick up beautiful leaves as they fall from the
days!trees to create your own special design. A large
St. Patrick's Day:fall bow with some colorful corn will complete
Everyone can pretend to be Irish on St. Patty'syour Thanksgiving wreath.
Day! Of course, when designing a St. Patrick's DayAs you can see, wreaths aren't just for
wreath, green is certainly a requirement. A massChristmas anymore! Seasonal wreaths are a great
of green shamrocks wrapping your wreath wouldway to decorate for each holiday. If you have a
look very festive (garlands of plastic or fabricnice base wreath, it would even be possible to
shamrocks can usually be purchased at decoratingjust change out the decorations to accommodate
stores). Additional decorations might include smalleach holiday or season. And because most
gold coins or leprechaun figurines.wreaths aren't very large, they are an easy way
Easter:to add a special touch to your home's decor
An Easter wreath can be decorated in manywithout busting the budget. Be sure to protect
ways. Some choose to focus on the Christianyour seasonal wreaths by storing them in a
celebration of Christ's resurrection, and otherssecure and efficient manner so that you can
choose a lighthearted Easter Bunny theme.enjoy them for years to come.
Whatever your choice may be, beautiful spring